West Hanningfield
Built-up area in Chelmsford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.67, 0.502 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 73 99 |
| Population: | 348 |
| Dialling code: | 01245 (Chelmsford) |
West Hanningfield is a small, rural village in the district of Chelmsford, Essex, England, sitting in gently rolling agricultural country a short drive from the city of Chelmsford. It has a quiet, historic feel with traditional cottages and a village church at its core, reflecting an agricultural past that has gradually become more residential as people commute to nearby towns and cities.
The village is best known for its proximity to the Hanningfield Reservoir, a large water body and nature-rich area popular with walkers and birdwatchers, which gives the locality a greener, conservation-minded character. Local life tends to revolve around community facilities and occasional village events, while the surrounding farmland and open space make it typical of south-west Essex countryside rather than a bustling commercial centre.
Postcode districts covering West Hanningfield
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Bexley 21 miles33.9 km
- Basildon 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Colchester 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Chelmsford 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Gillingham 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Harlow 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Grays 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Chatham 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Barking and Dagenham 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Cheshunt 24.2 miles39 km
- Dartford 19.8 miles31.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Galleywood Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Coalhill Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Brock Hill Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- South Hanningfield Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Downham Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Howe Green Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Rettendon Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Stock Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- East Hanningfield Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Ramsden Heath Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in West Hanningfield
CM2 8UJ, CM2 8UL, CM2 8UP, CM2 8UU, CM2 8UG, CM2 8UQ, CM2 8UT, CM2 8UR, CM2 8FP … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Stansted Airport 18.7 miles30.2 km
- Wickford Railway Station 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Battlesbridge Railway Station 4.1 miles6.7 km
Hotels near West Hanningfield Ad
- Pontlands Park 3 2.7 miles4.4 km
- The Lion Inn 6.2 miles10 km
- Channels Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Rettendon Lodge Events 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Greenwoods Hotel & Spa 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Ivy Hill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection 3 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The Oakland 2 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Holiday Inn Basildon 4 6.2 miles10 km
- County Hotel Chelmsford 4 5 miles8 km
- Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel 9.2 miles14.9 km
Schools in West Hanningfield
- St Peter's C of E Primary Academy, West Hanningfield Primary
Local points of interest
- Hylands Estate 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Furze Woods Forest 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Canvey Island Heritage Centre & Museum Museum 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Ongar Castle Historic site 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Dines Hall Country house 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 11.8 miles19 km
- Roots Hall Stadium 12 miles19.3 km
- Thames Estuary Yacht Club Marina 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Pirgo Historic site 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Cressing Road Stadium 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Yantlet beach Beach 15.5 miles25 km
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 15.9 miles25.6 km